Prevalence of Dental Erosion among the Young Regular Swimmers in Kaunas, Lithuania

Prevalence of Dental Erosion among the Young Regular Swimmers in Kaunas, Lithuania

Objectives: To determine prevalence of dental erosion among competitive swimmers in Kaunas, the second largest city in Lithuania. Material and Methods: The study was designed as a cross-sectional survey, with a questionnaire and clinical examination protocols. The participants were 12 - 25 year-o...

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Main Authors: Andrius Zebrauskas, Ruta Birskute, Vita Maciulskiene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Stilus Optimus 2014-07-01
Series:eJournal of Oral Maxillofacial Research
Subjects:
the second largest city in Lithuania. Material and Methods: The study was designed as a cross-sectional survey
with a questionnaire and clinical examination protocols. The participants were 12 - 25 year-old swimmers regularly practicing in the swimming pools of Kaunas. Of the total of 132 participants there were 76 (12 - 17 year-old) and 56 (18 - 25 year-old) individuals; in Groups 1 and 2
respectively. Participants were examined for dental erosion
using a portable dental unit equipped with fibre-optic light
compressed air and suction
and standard dental instruments for oral inspection. Lussi index was applied for recording dental erosion. The completed questionnaires focused on the common erosion risk factors were returned by all participants. Results: Dental erosion was found in 25% of the 12 - 17 year-olds
and in 50% of 18 - 25 years-olds. Mean value of the surfaces with erosion was 6.31 (SD 4.37). All eroded surfaces were evaluated as grade 1. Swimming training duration and the participants’ age correlated positively (Kendall correlation
r = 0.65
P < 0.001)
meaning that older swimmers had practiced for longer period. No significant correlation between occurrence of dental erosion and the analyzed risk factors (gastroesophageal reflux disease
frequent vomiting
dry mouth
regular intake of acidic medicines
carbonated drinks) was found in both study groups. Conclusions: Prevalence of dental erosion of very low degree was high among the regular swimmers in Kaunas
tooth erosion
swimming
swimming pools
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